Top 10 EOT Crane Manufacturers in India (2026 Industry Guide)
A comprehensive 2026 technical comparison of the top 10 electric overhead travelling (EOT) crane manufacturers in India,...
Choosing between a Single Girder EOT Crane and a Double Girder EOT Crane is one of the most critical structural decisions during the planning of a new factory bay or workshop expansion. While both crane types perform overhead material handling, their load capacity envelopes, hook approaches, deadweights, and building column load requirements differ substantially.
Structural Comparison Table
| Design Parameter | Single Girder EOT Crane | Double Girder EOT Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Capacity Range | 1 Ton to 20 Ton | 5 Ton to 100 Ton (and above) |
| Typical Bay Span | Up to 25 to 30 Meters | Up to 35 to 45 Meters |
| Hoist Configuration | Underslung or Low Headroom trolley running on bottom flange | Crab trolley running on top rails between dual box girders |
| Hook Lift Height | Limited by hoist body hanging below girder | Maximum lift height (hook rises between twin girders) |
| Structural Deadweight | Lower deadweight; reduces building column stresses | Higher deadweight; requires heavier gantry girders and columns |
| Auxiliary Hoist Capability | Rare / Not practical | Standard option (e.g. 50T main hoist + 10T aux hoist) |
| Operator Control | Pendant pushbutton or wireless radio remote | Pendant, wireless remote, or enclosed operator cabin |
| Initial Capital Cost | Economical (20% to 35% lower cost) | Higher initial investment for heavy duty service |
When to Select a Single Girder EOT Crane
A single girder bridge crane is the optimal engineering choice when:
- Your regular lifting requirements fall between 1 Ton and 15 to 20 Tons.
- The building's structural columns and gantry girders were designed for lighter wheel loads.
- You want an economical lifting solution for machine shops, light fabrication, tool rooms, pump assembly, or warehouses.
- Headroom is moderate, or you can utilize a low headroom wire rope hoist to maximize hook reach.
When to Select a Double Girder EOT Crane
A double girder overhead crane is indispensable when:
- Your Safe Working Load exceeds 20 Tons, up to 100 Tons.
- Your building bay spans exceed 25 to 30 meters, where single girders would suffer excessive deflection.
- Maximum hook height is required because large equipment or machinery must be lifted over existing machine tools on the shop floor.
- The crane will operate under heavy duty cycles (IS 3177 Class III or Class IV / M7 to M8 duty) in steel rolling mills, heavy foundries, or power plants.
- An auxiliary secondary hoist is needed for fast shifting of lighter hooks on the same crab trolley.
Consult our design engineers at Ganesh Engineering Co. to evaluate your bay dimensions, column load capacities, and span requirements. Visit our works at GIDC Vatva, Ahmedabad, or contact us for a custom bay calculation.
